All Songs Considered New Music Friday: The best albums out June 6
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Jun 6, 2025 Izzi Bavis, a music aficionado from WTMD in Baltimore, joins Stephen Thompson to dive into an exciting week of new releases. They discuss Turnstile's genre-blending album 'Never Enough,' emphasizing its impact on the hardcore scene. Pulp makes a nostalgic return, while Little Simz showcases her artistic evolution with standout tracks like 'Lotus.' The duo also highlights McKinley Dixon's 'Magic, Alive!' and Lifeguard's promising debut 'Ripped and Torn.' Their insights ignite a celebration of fresh sounds and emotional storytelling in music.
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Turnstile's Genre-Blending Leap
- Turnstile's album Never Enough is a major transition from hardcore punk to arena-level ambition.
- The album blends 80s guitars, 90s riffs, dream pop, and hardcore screams for a rich sound.
Turnstile's Ambitious Evolution
- Turnstile pushes punk boundaries with risk-taking in musical styles and local nods.
- They aim to evolve from a club band to an arena band with multimedia presence.
Magic Man's Emotional Closure
- The closing track Magic Man emotionally reflects Turnstile's navigation of fame and hometown loyalty.
- It provides a peaceful end to a dynamic album showing growth and sincerity.